Lesson 1: Tools of Geography

Front

The invisible lines that run east-west and north-south to form an imaginary grid over the planet earth which are used for finding locations

Back

Latitude and Longitude Lines

Answer explanation

The invisible lines that create an imaginary grid on Earth are known as latitude and longitude lines. They help in pinpointing exact locations, making them the correct answer to the question.

Front

When we use latitude and longitude lines to find a place's exact position on earth it is called this.

Back

Absolute Location

Answer explanation

The term 'Absolute Location' refers to the precise point on Earth defined by latitude and longitude coordinates, allowing us to pinpoint an exact position.

Front

Tool on a map that shows cardinal directions and intermediate directions

Back

Compass Rose

Answer explanation

The correct answer is Compass Rose, which is a tool on a map that indicates cardinal directions (North, South, East, West) and intermediate directions (Northeast, Southeast, etc.). Other options do not serve this purpose.

Front

What are the two types of maps?

Back

General purpose and thematic

Answer explanation

The two main types of maps are general purpose, which provide a broad overview, and thematic, which focus on specific topics or themes. This distinction helps in understanding different map uses.

Front

Tool on a map that explains all of the symbols found on that map.

Back

Map Key or Map Legend

Answer explanation

The Map Key or Map Legend is the tool on a map that explains the symbols used, helping users understand what each symbol represents. Other options do not serve this specific purpose.

Front

The largest of the 4 oceans.

Back

Pacific Ocean

Answer explanation

The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean, covering more area than all the landmasses combined. It is significantly larger than the Atlantic, Indian, and Arctic Oceans, making it the correct answer.

Front

Tells you how to read distances on the map.

Back

scale

Answer explanation

The scale on a map indicates the relationship between distances on the map and actual distances in the real world, allowing you to measure and understand distances accurately.

Front

A map that shows features of the planet earth such as mountains, lakes, valleys, deserts, and rivers.

Back

Physical Map

Answer explanation

A physical map displays natural features of the Earth, such as mountains, lakes, and rivers, making it the correct choice for this question. Political maps focus on boundaries, while transportation and vegetation maps serve different purposes.

Front

A map that shows man-made boundaries such as states, cities, and capitals.

Back

Political Map

Answer explanation

A political map displays man-made boundaries like states, cities, and capitals, distinguishing it from physical maps that show natural features, climate maps that depict weather patterns, and population maps that illustrate demographic data.

Front

where a place is located in relation to another place

Back

relative location

Answer explanation

The term 'relative location' describes where a place is situated in relation to another place, making it the correct choice. In contrast, 'absolute location' refers to a specific point on the Earth's surface.